Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

Join us for Season 4, Episode 161 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, as hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Dubai’s dynamic luxury real estate market with special guests David Schmidt and Petri Mannila of Knight Frank. From architectural splendor and beachfront estates to global investor trends and high-rise living, they uncover what makes Dubai a magnet for international buyers—and what's driving momentum in 2025.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiJx1iQeH4
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/161-dubai-real-estate

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#Dubai #luxuryrealestate #DavidSchmidt #KnightFrank #PetriMannila  #internationalbuyer #trends #luxuryhighrise #globalcapital #flowsinrealestate #premiuminvestmentmarket #podcast

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In Episode 159 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera talk with Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel and Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman to explore how U.S. election cycles impact real estate markets. They analyze how candidate housing policies, zoning outcomes, and fiscal stances influence buyers, sellers, and strategic investment decisions.

Takeaways include:

• How election rhetoric around property tax, zoning reform, and housing affordability plays out in local market behavior

• Trends in buyer confidence, lending shifts, and rate speculation tied to electoral outcomes

• Long-term effects for developers, institutional investors, and residential wealth

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑159‑election‑effects‑on‑real‑estate
Learn more: Jonathan Miller • Frances Katzen

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n Season 4, Episode 158 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Michael Vargas of Vanderbilt Appraisal and Chuck Threshie of Total Mortgage to discuss the critical interplay between appraisals, lending practices, and market value in today’s evolving real estate landscape. They explore how rising interest rates and changing underwriting standards are impacting pricing, financing options, and transaction confidence.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑158‑appraisals‑and‑lending

Learn more about the guests:

• Michael Vargas – Vanderbilt Appraisal

• Chuck Threshie – Total Mortgage

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In Season 4, Episode 157 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Bob Bakes of Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry and Eric Tchorz of Faithful Countertops. They dig into the heart of home design to ask: Does the kitchen make the home? Discover how kitchens serve not only as functional space but also as emotional centers that dramatically affect home value and buyer appeal.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑157‑does‑the‑kitchen‑make‑the‑home

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In Season 4, Episode 156 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by top buyer’s agents Jonathan “Jon” Butler and Eli Karon of Douglas Elliman. They share actionable insights on negotiation tactics, client communication, and navigating competitive luxury markets with precision and finesse.

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In Season 4, Episode 155 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Ryan Salvatore and Mary Burr, principals of Burr Salvatore Architects, to guide listeners through the critical decision-making process: Should you renovate or rebuild? They share how to balance historic charm, structural integrity, emotional attachment, and financial logic when deciding what’s best for luxury home investment.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J15Jbm8f6oo

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In Season 4, Episode 154 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with interior design leaders Meghan De Maria and Courtney Yanni of Moss Design. Together they explore how curated spaces—from color palettes to statement furnishings—elevate luxury listings and connect emotionally with buyers.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CqdPlgrSo

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In Season 4, Episode 153 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera speak with property management experts Matt Felner of Felner Corporation and Dylan Pichulik of XL Property Management. They dive into how best-in-class property management supports asset preservation, tenant retention, and the long-term growth of luxury real estate portfolios.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq2yPdJVSU

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